London at Dawn Photography Workshops

Discover hidden views of London and its unusual history at first light, whilst receiving professional photo training on the move.

Andy Blackburn made this image on our first workshop. Awesome really!
The workshops are run by Anthony Epes, photographer, and Nick Mortimore, black cabbie and tour guide.  We want to share our passion and knowledge with others of similar minds. With us, you will discover hidden views of London and its fascinating history whilst receiving professional photo training on the move through some of the city’s most photogenic and interesting areas.
These unique and exciting workshops are designed to teach you how to photograph the city in the pre-dawn and early morning hours, a time when opportunities for great photographs are plentiful.
Do you ask yourself why almost all the photos you see today look like anyone could have taken it?  With so many cool cameras and technologies today, why does every picture look the same? It’s simple – auto-modes and a lack of confidence to shoot on manual. My aim is to give you that confidence.
I am a firm believer that auto-modes stifle learning and creativity in photography:  when using a camera on auto you are letting a computer make creative choices for you, which it can’t.  So, stop being fearful and take control of your photography!
We will inspire you with fantastic city views and teach you over the course of two mornings how to confidently and creatively shoot on manual. The course will be focused on the ability to observe the world around you with a heightened awareness and insight. This ability is known as “seeing” in the photographic world, and it is what separates a good photographer from a great photographer.
On our journey through you will also be learning an intimate history of London from one individual who lives and breathes it.  Our routes will take us through dilapidated byways and newly-created streets.  Each building and street has a story from decades or centuries past.  Nick likes nothing more than to share it with others.  He is a black cabbie after all!
  • Designed for beginner and intermediate photographers, a basic understanding of how your camera operates is recommended.

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